New Barbados currency notes by the end of the year
Barbados is switching to new-look polymer banknotes by the end of the year. In announcing the new notes, Governor of the Central bank of Barbados Cleviston Haynes said that while the Bank remains committed to reducing the use of cash and ensuring that Barbadians have a range of payment options available to them, at the […]
Man shot and robbed in the city
A 32 year old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last night after being shot and robbed in a city district. The police say that officers from Central Station responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 5th Avenue, New Orleans, St. Michael, which occurred about 9:45 p.m. It was […]
New minister promises licensing authority fix
New Minister of Transport Works and Water Resources Santia Bradshaw promises an overhaul of the operations of the Barbados Licensing Authority with several services to be made available online including paying for drivers’ licenses and driving tests. Some processes may also be outsourced. Miss Bradshaw was speaking as the House of Assembly debated an amendment […]
Students glad to be back in school
Thousands of primary and secondary school students in Barbados returned to face to face classes today for the first time in many months. Minister of Education Kay McConney and Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw led a team of ministry officials that toured several schools. Ms. McConney says the ministry will use the lessons learnt […]
St. George couple robbed during home invasion
Police are on the hunt for three armed men who tied up and robbed a St. George doctor and his wife on Monday morning during a home invasion. However, contrary to a report being widely circulated via whatsapp, the police say there was no sexual assault. Starcom Network News understands that the husband was attacked […]
Charges for protocol breaches on tour bus
Charges have been laid and there will be a court appearance shortly in relation to an incident were people were videoed on a tour bus partying without wearing masks. The COVID-19 Monitoring Unit and the police service said then, last November, that they were investigating the incident as the photos and video clips surfaced on […]
Two struck in South District accident
Two workers from the Ministry of Transport and Works were struck by a vehicle while working in South District, St. George this morning. An eye-witness spoke to Starcom Network News. Residents of South District say that accidents occur in the area too often and urge motorists to be more vigilant on the road.
Valentines business booming
Several restaurants are reporting full bookings for Valentines night. Manager of Naru Restaurant Brian Evelyn says they are sold out and could accommodate even more diners if they had the space. Manager of Jakes Barbados, Ashley Skeete says they too are fully booked and may consider extending opening hours tonight now that the curfew has […]
NHC: Some government units over-crowded
The National Housing Corporation says overcrowding has become a major problem in many of the government-built housing units with some homes containing as many as three or four times the number of people they were built to accommodate. This was disclosed by NHC General Manager, Ian Gill, as he responded to a resident of St. […]
Lifting of curfew pleases business sector
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry is happy to see the night time curfew lifted. President of the Chamber Anthony Branker tells Starcom Network News businesses will benefit. Tourism players are also elated over the lifting of Barbados’ night-time curfew and the easing of the other covid-19 restrictions. Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and […]